Lebanese actress Razane Jammal stars in Dior’s campaign for Ramadan
Updated 23 March 2023
Arab News
DUBAI: Lebanese actor Razane Jammal got a starring role in French luxury label Dior’s campaign for Ramadan, joining Saudi Arabia’s Aseel Omran.
The star, who is the brand’s Middle East ambassador, was featured in a shoot for the new capsule collection, Dior Or.
Jammal told “Hia” magazine: “Giving up is not an option, because despite the obstacles faced by anyone on their journey, they should be completely ready to seize the opportunity that arises.”
The shoot featured Jammal — who is also making headlines for her role in the show “Al-Thaman” — wearing a flowing beige outfit while holding a matching Dior clutch.
She told her followers on Instagram: “I shot the Dior Or Ramadan capsule collection in Paris on the day ‘Al-Thaman’ was released, so that makes it extra special.”
She also posed wearing a black skirt and a gold tulle skirt with a beige blazer.
Omran was named the first Middle East ambassador for Dior in March 2022.
The Alkhobar-born actor and singer then starred in a campaign for the brand in September for the launch of Dior Beauty’s latest scent, Gris Dior.
The new fragrance was part of La Collection Privee, of which Omran is the featured face.
DUBAI: Siblings Razan and Ahmed Hassan presented their Fall/Winter 2026–2027 collection at Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday, continuing the rapid rise of their KML label.
The duo has gained international recognition since launching the brand in 2022, most recently being named semifinalists for the LVMH Prize — a prestigious annual award for emerging designers.
Creative director Ahmed’s minimalist designs and sharp tailoring mean KML — owned by his sister, Razan — has built its identity around reimagining traditional Saudi garments through a contemporary lens. Jackets are paired with shawl-like elements, large leather belts recall those historically worn by Bedouin men, and skirts nod to silhouettes once worn by men in the Eastern Province, Jazan and the Hijaz.
The collection leans on wrap constructions, asymmetry and elongated proportions. (Getty Images)
The approach is reflected in the new collection, which features a restrained palette of black, white and muted earth tones, leaning on wrap constructions, asymmetry and elongated proportions.
Flowing skirts, structured wrap tops and robe-like coats dominate the lineup, with some looks referencing classical draping while others lean toward utilitarian dressing, defined by sharp shoulders, cinched waists and clean, architectural lines.
In a previous interview with Arab News, Ahmed said their grandmother was a huge influence on their lives as he and his sister grew up in Riyadh. He fondly recalled both her progressive nature and inimitable style. As a young boy, Ahmed would often accompany her to fabric shops so she could get her designs stitched by a local tailor. The experience left an impression, though fashion was not an obvious initial career path.
With no formal fashion education programs for men in Saudi Arabia, Ahmed instead studied architecture and became an intern at Zaha Hadid Architects, where he developed an appreciation for structure and form. Razan, meanwhile, pursued law at Prince Sultan University and she went on to practice full-time.
“One summer, we both realized we weren’t doing what we truly wanted to do, so I decided to go to the UK to study creative writing, and Ahmed went to Central Saint Martins (in London) for a few courses,” Razan explained.
That was the catalyst for KML. In August 2023, they launched their debut capsule collection and towards the end of that year they applied to the Saudi 100 Brands program. The Fashion Commission recognized their potential, helping KML launch collections at fashion weeks in Paris, Riyadh and Milan.
